Monthly Archives: February 2012
APC to be convened on Balochistan issue: Gilani
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Balochistan issue will be resolved in consultation with all the stakeholders. Talking to media after condolence of Pir Pagara here on Sunday, PM Gilani said that All Parties Conference (APC) will...
On slippery ground, but India needs both Israel & Iran
Iran is India’s biggest diplomatic challenge today. The Chabahar Port of Balochistan in Iran along with a very strategic railway link offers India direct access to Afghanistan and the energy-rich Central Asia. But the allegations made...
Baloch leaders line up on Balochistan Freedom Charter
Washington DC: February 19, 2012. (By Ahmar Mustikhan) “I don’t want anyone to say in future that there is disunity among Baloch leaders because of ego. That is why I have taken the initiative myself and as far as possible I will go...
US bill on Balochistan an interference in Pakistan’s internal affairs: Dr Firdous
Federal Information Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said the US House of Representatives’ bill regarding Balochistan is an interference in internal affairs of the country. Talking to reporters after inaugurating the annual sports and...
Balochistan resolution in US Congress drives Pakistan crazy
WASHINGTON: A resolution moved by a group of US Congressmen calling for right to self-determination for the Baloch people has driven Pakistan to hysteria, with its leaders from the Prime Minister down questioning Washington’s commitment...
America again stabs Pakistan in the back
WASHINGTON – Crossing the limits that apply to the international relations barring all states from interfering in the internal matters of other sovereign states, the US once again stabbed its terror-war ‘ally’ in the back by introducing...
US Balochistan bill violates UN law: Hina
Hina Rabbani Khar said though it was an isolated move by a few individuals, it was contrary to the principles of UN Charter and international law. The Foreign Minister, in a statement, said that the bill was also against the very fundamentals...
Balochistan: apologies won’t do! – Lal Khan
ver since the national liberation movement in Balochistan abandoned socialism from its programme, it became an easy prey for the imperialist vultures. They can now play with the sentiments of national exploitation and oppression of the people...
US Congress Interfering in Pak Balochistan
By Zaheerul Hassan
US House of Representatives has tabled a bill which called upon Pakistan to recognize the right of self-determination for Balochistan. The bill was introduces by Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) who indirectly tried to make an...
Fiddling with Balochistan
The prime minister of Pakistan says he will soon convene an all-parties conference on Balochistan. But for how long are they to keep fiddling with the province and playing pranks on its residents? What is there that is unknown about its problem...
US sets sanctions on Iran’s intelligence ministry
WASHINGTON: The United States (US) on Thursday announced sanctions on Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS), which it accused of supporting terrorism, abusing the human rights of Iranian citizens and supporting the Syrian government’s...
Bill on Balochistan lands in US congress
WASHINGTON: A bill has been tabled in the US House of Representatives calling upon Pakistan to recognize the right of self-determination for Balochistan. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) introduced a House Concurrent Resolution that the Balochi...
US Congressman tables resolution calling for independence of Baloch
WASHINGTON: A week after he chaired a Congressional committee’s hearing on Balochistan, US Congressman Dana Rohrabacher introduced tabled a resolution in the US Congress, asking for the Baloch be given their right of self-determination and...
Balochistan shut down for third day to protest target killing of political leaders
By Shehzad Baloch
QUETTA: A complete shutter down strike was observed in Baloch dominated parts of Balochistan for the third consecutive day on Thursday to protest the murder of Baloch Republican Party (BRP) leader Sangat Sana Baloch.
Taliban Will Rule Afghanistan Again, NATO and US Admit
The Taliban, backed by Pakistan, are set to retake control of Afghanistan after Nato-led forces withdraw from the country, according to reports citing a classifed assessment by US forces. The Times described the report as secret and “highly...